They Lived on Meat and Water for a Year-Here’s What Happened!

[@thecajungal7321]

I’m carnivore and have been for a year and 8 months. It’s fixed all of my health maladies. My weight has dropped 70 pounds and has stabilized. I’m 61 and in the best health condition of my life. My only regret is not learning about this way of eating when I was a child.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I am so happy 😁 Carnivore has helped you

[@tiff688]

@@thecajungal7321 fabulous! Well done.

[@DunkelheitVZ]

What do you eat? Sausages as well? Or only red meat? Or all forms of meat from all animals?

[@michellegower1259]

I'm 61 tomo n will start carnivore 1st Jan. Fed up with joint pain n no energy. Thank you for your post. Gives me hope.

[@georgemoonman2830]

@@DrTonyHampton your timings listed don't match up - the video is only 5 minutes long but your timeline links go up to 12 minutes

[@MonaYY_Rig]

Hey there, Dr. Hampton! I am a registered nurse of 28 years. We took one class in nutrition 101. That’s it just like the doctors we learned very little in nutrition, but I was always interested in it and so I always did my own research and learned about it. I started low-carb Dr. Atkins in the early 90s and then I started keto about nine years ago. I had trouble with that because I still craved sugars bread, but the problem for me was sweets. My A1c was elevated. I got fibromyalgia, glaucoma, chronic pain, and fatigue even doing low-carb because I still had the cravings my weight fluctuated. I had sleep apnea, cavities. Depression and low energy and that’s probably because I would go off my diet during holidays and then I would binge and gain 20 pounds in a month or two and then I’d go back on the low carb diet, but my health was not good. I had fat around my midsection. So I went down the rabbit hole of carnivore about 14 months ago I read books I followed all the doctors on KZbin. I made notes in a book of a list of foods that I can only eat and took about almost 3 months to study and learn everything I need to know about carnivore because I know that if you don’t follow it correctly, you can hurt yourself. I know that you cannot eat sweets on the weekends or once a month you must abstain because the inflammation will come back. I understand the science behind carnivore and MY HUSBAND works in Cardiology as a sales rep for the number one pacemaker company in the country. He knows a lot too, but in our big city in Texas, the cardiologist even 97% of them do not understand SAD and low-carb, keto or carnivore. So I talked to my family about what I was going to do. I had about 40 pounds to lose and in 2024 January I started thinking I was going to do a 90 day challenge during that time, I also read the book called brain energy by Christopher M Palmer. I was amazed and astounded because I have been on SSRI since I was in my 20s with my depression and anxiety and I was interested in treating that on carnivore too. I read the diabetes code. I read Dr. Boz’s two books Dr. Baker’s book Dr. Saladino’s book. I watched you on several interviews and all of the popular carnivores ! I threw away or gave away all processed foods and purchased eggs, bacon and meat. Ribeyes and ground beef is my favorite! This is some of the great things I have experienced now it’s been a year. My eye doctor said that there’s no sign of glaucoma and he asked me who diagnosed me with it because it’s not there. I had seen a different doctor before and had been taking glaucoma drops for five years my A1c is normal. My dentist and dental hygienist are shocked every time I go that my teeth are so clean and healthy and they can’t find anything wrong with them and tell me just to continue doing what you’re doing. My dentist asked me if I eat any candy and I told him no, he said well it shows ha ha I love it !I have cut my antidepressant and anxiety pills down from 1/2 to 1/4 of a pill on my own no blood pressure pills. The CPAP is gone when I got diagnosed with sleep apnea two years ago I was having 30 episodes and when I saw my sleep apnea doctor three months ago I was down to one episode so the machine has gone. I am down to a size 4. My weight is 130. I lost 43 pounds. My skin is glowing. The gray hairs that I was starting to get have turned brown again, but don’t get me wrong. There are still a few grays all the skin tags that I had around my neck fell off. They dried up and fell off. My hair is long. I think I’m aging in reverse. My mental clarity is amazing. I have willpower excitement and energy to do things that I lost interest in 20 years ago. I am very happy and will continue this for the rest of my life because I am a different person Healthier and happier. My primary care doctor does not believe in eating zero carbs so I don’t discuss it with him that much because he gets upset but I don’t care. I know that he doesn’t know any better and that study that you’re talking about I heard about this one years ago and I’ve told many people about it when they asked me about my diet. I do get funny faces and questions when I eat just meat in public. But my family sees it works actually my own mother and sister thought that I was taking the shot because I lost so much weight but I would never do that. I think it’s cheating and I think those shots are dangerous. That’s my story there are other smaller things that have improved in my health, but this is gonna be too long. Thank you Dr. Hampton! Thank you for spreading awareness and information to change lives. God bless.

[@andreawest493]

Amazing!

[@michaelryan5962]

There is too much reading, sorry

[@alibali672]

Thank you for your story. Very inspiring.

[@Mareike-aka-Mary-1337]

@@MonaYY_Rig nice job 👍🥩❤️

[@TruthBTold-l3i]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I noticed major improvements in my 8 autoimmune conditions when my hunter bf and I just ate elk and deer. Huge difference, whole body inflation down.

[@borispetkau1246]

I'm 66, 2 years carnivore, male Summary 1. Stamina back to 30s level 2. Blood pressure 20 points down to teenager level 3. Chronic shoulder pain gone 4. No brain fog 5. No Anxiety 6. No body odor 7. Shit doesn't stinkt 8. Huge savings on toilet paper and water for flashing Toilette 9. Time, money, energy savings for food and cooking , grocery shopping. 10. More energy 11. Savings on supplements 12. Better joints functioning. 13. No kidney stones anymore. That's only few things I can think of. I lost 70 lbs before carnivore on keto 6 years ago.

[@capaeo5532]

Great job! Just FYI, Body odor is a symptom of a clogged liver. ☺️

[@barbarahuck3136]

@@capaeo5532 Thanks for that info.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Life restored. YES

[@davidfrye7713]

@@capaeo5532 Which is why carnivore works! Fatty ruminant animal meat is the healthiest for everyone's liver.

[@maartje3262]

Wow

[@quees1521]

60 years old. Started carnivore Christmas Eve, 7 years ago. I didn't realize how much was wrong with me until I felt better again. Mental clarity and positive attitude came first. Joint pain energy levels next. Not as strict as i used to be and I notice it when I stray. So frustrating watching people suffer who just can't or wont believe it works. Thank you for putting this information out there.

[@DrTonyHampton]

My pleasure

[@7.62dog5]

@quees1521 how's your cholesterol? I'm 55 just don't wanna cause issues.

[@drirene57]

I’m a retired physician. I didn’t learn about this diet until I retired 5 years ago. I was achey and tired all the time. I researched the diet and decided to try it for 30 days. After going through the “keto flu” I couldn’t believe how good I felt! I’ve been on it for 5 years and will never go back to feeling like I used to feel! I found that I feel the best eating meat from ruminant animals (animals with 4-chambered stomachs; they ferment and process their food more, removing toxins. -beef, lamb, bison, deer). I cannot tolerate pork, eggs and dairy (all cause achiness). I can tolerate chicken occasionally.

[@TruthBTold-l3i]

I have 8 autoimmune conditions after bf (hunter) and I went on elk and deer, I improved dramatically.

[@tinakbaker8396]

I’m carnivore for 3 months. Immediately off acid reflux meds after 10 years! No more morning coughs! My foot pain is gone and I’ve lost 23 lbs!

[@lucyc1223]

@@tinakbaker8396 wow you have inspired mevto do this 2025

[@carolpowell8695]

@@tinakbaker8396 Awesome!!! Congratulations.....

[@DrTonyHampton]

Loving this!

[@cindyhesse5196]

@@lucyc1223 I've been carnivore for almost 3 years...never going back.

[@fuzdnb8943]

Same , used to get unbearable acid reflux , not anymore,,,, my sore knee seems to of disappeared aswell :)

[@CarnivoreJourney0609]

Strict carnivore for 550 days. At 62 years I have never felt better. Beef butter bacon and eggs. Ribeye is my favorite. Off all medications and enjoying my perfect health. Thanks for the excellent video. I will share it with others.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for sharing a part of you and this video

[@tgwoolshire]

What about sausage?

[@CarnivoreJourney0609]

@ I eat mostly beef but any meat is fine including seafood. I eat sausage too. It may have a small amount of sugar added but usually minimal.

[@tgwoolshire]

@@CarnivoreJourney0609 thanks!

[@JanMorris-pj9pe]

Will be 76 yrs old in a week, will reach my carnivore 2nd anniversary Feb 2025, no longer on any prescription meds, no more IBS, haven't been catching the bugs going around (and I volunteer at an elementary school 4 days a week), a morning person and an exercise lover (both those were never part of a description of me prior to carnivore)and an asset to my team on family trivia nights. Biggest thrill of my journey - talking with a 30 year old who was motivated to try carnivore and has been on the diet for 6 months now and feeling better than ever!

[@Nnmtes]

@@JanMorris-pj9pe I'm 70. I've been strict carnivore for just over a year. 10 days after starting carnivore, I no longer had hypertension - which I'd been medicated for since I was 27. I no longer had type ll diabetes which I'd been medicated for almost 9 years. Both long term serious illnesses gone and I don't take any Rx medications. I walk 6km most days, but I've done that for many years. I'm fitter and healthier than I've been in many years. All I did was change my diet to strict carnivore. I don't use any vegetable or seed oils. I'm sure that really helps

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for sharing your testimonial.

[@JanMorris-pj9pe]

@@DrTonyHampton Forgot to put in my vote for Ribeyes!

[@JanMorris-pj9pe]

@@Nnmtes It is amazing how much a diet change can change our lives!

[@CherylAshley-th8sb]

​@@Nnmtes Today is my 2nd day on Carnivore Life Style. In 10 days I hope to be down at least 2 lbs.

[@MarkJohnsonCoach]

Day 166 of carnivore, so far I have reversed my Type 2 diabetes A1C is now 5.4 down from 11 when I was diagnosed two years ago. The diabetic ulcer on my foot is finally starting to heal (2yrs) and my chronic shoulder pain has gone. I mostly eat striploin steaks with butter.

[@7x779]

@@MarkJohnsonCoach how old are you

[@DrTonyHampton]

Delicious!

[@jayhoggard92]

🎉🎉🎉

[@charlie63-p2u]

A good glob of butter with a little chopped garlic and shallot, let the garlic brown a touch, tilt the pan towards you and spoon melted infused butter over the steak for the last minute or so of cooking. A different world for flavor. Be well.

[@nataliegist2014]

@@charlie63-p2uwhy when alls you need is salt.

[@Curious-o9q]

I have been carnivore for 1 year and 4 months. In the first 14 weeks carnivore had reversed my fatty liver disease. By 22 weeks I had lost 47lbs. I was able to reduce the calibre of my t2diabetes meds and am now in normal range for hba1c for the first time after years on a higher calibre med. I have been able to come off blood pressure meds and all of the meds I was on for rapid a-fibrillation of the heart. My heart is still irregular at this point but instead of it reaching at times a resting rate of 130-160 it now sits in the 60s 70s and 80s. My dermatitis is for the most part gone. Depression and anxiety are much improved. Fibro myalgia pain is much improved. Though I still have a badly arthritic hip and therefore still can't exercise much. Despite the lack of exercise my muscle mass has dramatically increased. My triglycerides have gone from 7.8mmol/L to 1.8mmol/L and HDL is now higher than it has ever been. Brain fog is dramatically improved. My calcium score is zero. So that is 1825 tablets per year I no longer have to pay for, swallow, or suffer the side effects from. I don't have any vitamin deficiencies. If anyone tries to tell me that fatty red meat is dangerous for me, I just have a little laugh on the inside as I know how healing it has been for me. I don't plan on ever going back to the SAD(standard American/Australian) diet. Why would I want to undo all the healing I have had?

[@straffblad]

hey . you should suppement D vitamin . 10k UI daily. good lvls stay around 80ng/dl. GL .

[@BobbySanders-bf2fr]

@@Curious-o9q look into the herb Hawthorn. I have taken it for 25 years.

[@juliaroff5926]

I’ve been doing an animal based diet, carnivore basically with some cheese thrown in on rare occasions. I’ve been doing this for 7 months and lost 64 lbs. Too many health problems to list fixed- IBS, arthritis, sleep apnea and etc all gone. I can’t wait to see how much I lose by the end of doing this for a year! Great videos!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Appreciate you kind words

[@vanessah-ee2sl]

I'm meat heavy, and this holiday season was brutal on me. I'm now back to taking control again. Team meat! Thanks, Doc! Vanessa

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks, Vanessa

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

@@vanessah-ee2sl No health authority on the planet recommends this diet and caution against it . I've been told by the carnivores they want you ill for repeat business . Do the carnivore Drs want you healthy so they can go out of business ?

[@paulcallicoat7597]

I caved for the first 2 Christmases on carnivore but this year I had one sourdough cinnamon roll that has been in the freezer that I made from scratch and my sourdough culture for over a year. I am a reformed sourdough bread maker which I made for over 25 years.The people I shared it with were disappointed but I told them that they would be better off without it. I used to bake a lot but now I just eat meat.I eat close to the lion but still have coffee with electrolytes,iodine and butter. Feeling well is better than eating the best sourdough in my opinion.My mixers are lonely,lol.

[@vanessah-ee2sl]

@paulcallicoat7597 Good for you! And, yes, they are better off without. I'm doing sardine fast for a few days to beat the stored sugar and get back to ketosis. Many blessings to you!

[@MyLongIsland1]

Societal pressure during the holidays can force us to fall off the wagon & that’s why I rely on people like Dr. Hampton, Dr. Berry, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Bosworth & a host of others to act as coaches to me. These are very brave & smart people.

[@reneedevry4361]

Brisket in the slow cooker plus any cut of lamb are my 2 favorites. This was the first Christmas/winter I have experienced in 48 years without crushing Depression.

[@barbarahuck3136]

Congratulations!

[@themadennis]

Been carnivore for 23 months. So much improved, 60 pounds down, joint pain mostly resolved, asthma was gone (recently flared up-I blame processed dairy with man made rennet) and I’m sleeping 8 hours. I love all meat, ground beef, ground lamb/beef loaf, sirloin with butter. I have to cook my fatty bits to crispy to eat them well. Thanks doc for outlining this study!!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Nice work

[@capaeo5532]

Ohhh, thank you for the info on the "man made renent" was wondering why cheese seemed to be the enemy!!

[@lynnhilding3200]

I started carnivore as soon as I heard about it over 2 years ago. Got rid of pre-diabetic labs and ibs as well as neuropathy. I am satisfied. Thank you!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Congrats!

[@kenstory6713]

i read about the study some years ago, I've had a hard time doing carnivore people i mention it to they all have something negative to say about it but I'm sticking with it and am starting to see improvement,Thank You

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheGreatonejah]

So am 98% carnivore, but am going to do 30 days lion diet in January. I actually heard about that experiment before. So the people that’s saying there are no research maybe they should do some research. Doctors have been using carnivore and keto to treat illnesses from as early as in the 1920s . The doctors are not talking about it because people would actually realize that was the original way.

[@Spontanika]

2 test persons are no real experiment. My grandpa eat whatever he wanted and drank wine everyday and got over 90 years old. Such small groups are useless unfortunatly.

[@kylecurryyt]

@@TheGreatonejah yes, and even before that. Salisbury diet (not to be confused with modern Salisbury steak). 1860s-1880s.

[@TheGreatonejah]

@ I know that

[@DrTonyHampton]

Nice takes

[@pastordlw]

11 months later I’m a lot better, didn’t lose as much weight but 6 inches in the waist! Feeling so much better! Moving forward one day at a time! Great videos!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks. Love the pic.

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

Thanks! Wonderful to hear about this study. And really good to have in my arsenal of information to share.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tomdixon1213]

Since August 2021, my core has been beef, butter, bacon and eggs. I do drink coffee with heavy cream , and I do have unsalted almonds and pecans, but I do everything I can to avoid industrial seed oils when on the road. No more gum bleeding, (my dentist hates me), no more eczema, no more joint pain. Sometimes I will have liver, elk, and salmon, cod or sardines, but I try to make sure they are packed in water rather than seed oils. They will lie to you when they say olive oil when they mix in vegetable oil with it. We have only consumed seed oils for the last 80 to 100 years in our entire human history. I have traded the ‘boredom’ of this lifestyle for the boredom of doctors, dentists, pharmacists, laboratories, and the time involved in dealing with them. Since all I eat is the above, my grocery budget has gone down despite extreme inflation in the grocery store.

[@TheRoadtoHealth]

Tony This is an amazing explanation of why we don't need to fear meat. Love it and will be sharing.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks, Valerie for helping to spread this lesser known message

[@Homesteadhow]

Fantastic video. Thanks Dr Hampton for everything you do ❤

[@DrTonyHampton]

I appreciate you Kerry The next one will highlight Healing Humanity from the perspective of the French 😉

[@annette3233]

56 yrs old. I started carnivore from keto about a year ago. I had no idea the amount if oxalate symptoms i was having from the 7-10 cups of veggies i was having a day! I have not had a veggie in a year and also have been more aware of spices and seed oils when dining out. My lifetime migraines are gone (except when msg or seed oils sneak in). I definitely like the "elimination" part of carnivore to truly see what foods are affecting you. I do not eat pork anymore and chicken only pasture raised on occasion. I like ribeye and New York with butter! 3 eggs with 3 added yolks a day and i do drink coffee with heavy cream (no auto immune issues). Labs are optimal and my testosterone improved by 140 pts so i was able to lower my hrt!

[@johnmartinsen963]

Dr Berg would be carnivore if his business didn't depend on selling plant based products. How long did you eliminate coffee before you decided it's acceptable regardless of the known antinutrients and likely agrochemicals?

[@annette3233]

@johnmartinsen963 Agreed. I have not eliminated coffee but can't think of any symptoms I have by drinking it. I use organic, double filter (if that makes any difference!) 2 cups a day, one hot, one iced. Perhaps it might affect absorption of some vitamins.

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

@@johnmartinsen963 Non Dr Chiropractor Scientologist Berg whom estranged himself from his son for exiting the cult of Scientology. That Berg ?

[@Ruktiet]

This is super ignorant. You went from insane amounts of excessive vegetables to none at all. You can do even better with a nutritionally optimized diet where you get the benefits from high protein, high organ diet, but combined with nutrients predominantly available from plants; vitamin C, magnesium, folate, copper, which is not easily available in from meat.

[@annette3233]

@@Ruktiet I wouldn't say I'm "super igorant" My vitamin /mineral labs are just fine. I've had them all tested. I feel great and my doc is happy. 😁

[@sunnil8726]

Thank you Dr. T! Information is power.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Amen

[@lynnreed4075]

Hubs & I are team Ribeye & pork belly here! We're 58 & 59, feel better, with the best blood panels in our adult lives! So much healing it's shocking. Excess weight is shedding, BP is now normal, A1C is back to normal, snoring has stopped, both of our knee pains are gone, and both experienced mind fog lifted and much more energy. We actually feel like exercising now!🏋 We've been low-carb for about two years now full-carnivore for one, and we're not going back! We both previously thought the normal aging process was coming on with increased aches, pains, and weight while eating the standard American diet, but it turns out that was carb addiction and inflammation all along! Thank you, Dr. Hampton!! We spread the word and share your videos every chance we get. Looking forward to growth in your & Dr. Ken Berry's work with the American Diabetes Society!!!

[@meatdog]

I'm now 73, have been CARNIVORE for 819 days and my health has improved way beyond my greatest expectations. I don't need a study to convince me that carnivore, high fat, water is the BEST food for the human body. I'm no longer morbidly obese, no joint pain, no gas or bloating. ALL fatty MEAT is the proper human diet. If I crave anything, it's more FAT. I'M team tenderloin but I eat every cut of any animal, fish or fowl!❤❤❤

[@sknails2723]

disgusting

[@chrisbr1969]

Carnivore here for 4 years. It was the best decision I’ve ever made regarding my health. I’ll never go back to eating any other way.

[@brucebarton8767]

76 years old & carnivore 6 months! I had to stop BP medication. Salt ? On anything that i want! Digestive system GREAT!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Good stuff

[@TheEddieM99]

Sounds great, especially the salt part

[@PeCo333]

​@@TheEddieM99Salt is also helpful against constipation.

[@CarnivoreChanz]

So proud to call you my Dr. thank you so much.

[@sandramcarthur1866]

7.9 A1C down to 5.1. Blood pressure & triglycerides down. Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea disappearing. 67 lbs lost so far. Brainwashing fog gone. Healing sped up. Hair and nail growth increased.

[@PinkieHeadley]

Everyone watching this go find the book the hidden herbs by anette ray

[@lanagrahamntx]

@@PinkieHeadley Stop!! I know you realize the book is no longer in production!!!!

[@lanagrahamntx]

Stop!! I know that you realize the book is no longer in production!!

[@nataliegist2014]

Why when all you need is meat salt and water. Plants are for the animals that we eat and those we don’t.

[@owensfolx]

Hi Dr. Hampton, I am also Team Ribeye! I have no idea how I haven't watched your content until just recently. You are so informative and succinct. I have been Keto since February 2019; and went Carnivore January 2023. I am 55, and in the best shape of my life. My bloodwork is perfect; I don't take any meds anymore; I maintain a BMI of 20.x; and my mental clarity and emotional wellness are the best they've ever been. My one regret is that the people in my life think I'm a bit crazy, and refuse to give Carnivore a try. I am going to be sharing a lot of your videos. Grateful for you!

[@orangeninja912]

Very much appreciated. Went from 265 to 210 earing meat once a day for four months.Ribeye all day. Lamb shank & chops and some goat here and there.

[@mariabrayton3861]

Thank you for sharing this story! I've been doing Carnovore for a year and a half and I'm feeling great. I'm team burger patty 😋

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@H4KnSL4K]

I'm with you there. You can get some really tasty burger patties, and way less expensive than a rib-eye. But keep an eye on the ingredients!

[@Reilly-jr1sq]

I eat mainly ground beef (easy to chew) and I'm very happy! tallow too.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Hungry for ground beef just reading this

[@dougperrett332]

I love it. “Ribeye loving mind.” Great phrase.

[@DrTonyHampton]

❤️

[@sarahbodine7226]

Yes! Thanks for sharing this story.

[@DrTonyHampton]

You bet!

[@susanwagener5953]

Thank you for explaining all this in a easy way to remember.

[@markreilly7260]

I'm 4 month into carnivore , sleep brilliant, I no longer take meds for anxiety, lost 24KG, dentist last year told me my gum were receding last week he told me it's reversing, feel great all day, 100% wish I done this years ago,

[@RMC2021]

In 2021 I had a heart attack which was pointed at the perfect storm of having Covid while producing high LDL and very low HDL, as well as having naturally thicker blood. Since I was only 42 years old it came as a huge shock since I’ve always maintained an athletic muscular build and my diet was very healthy for today’s standards. No fast food at all, no soft drinks, whole foods etc… My only issue was overeating which I’ve almost got beat. The cardiologist naturally diagnosed me with heart disease and cardiovascular disease and put me on a statin. I know the statin is bad but my cholesterol is well under control and I’ll fight that fight later. I am still struggling with weight loss even though I’ve been exercising regularly and eating a well balanced diet of Whole Foods regularly. I am seriously considering carnivore but everything I read about for people with heart disease and cardiovascular disease strongly recommend against it. I feel I am getting incorrect information and the carnivore diet might actually be my best option. Can you provide your thoughts on what I should do?

[@kobalt77]

My 65 year old male friend has only been eating meat for a few months now. in that short period of time ASLL his aches and pains in hands and knees have completely gone, and he has more energy now that 30 years ago. This goes against everything I have been brainwashed about for the past 40 years of my life. I went vegetarian for for a few years, eventually I had next to no energy until I started taking Vit B 12, which you can only get from animal produce. We need this to keep our energy levels high, so it stands to reason that we should be eating meat !!! Amazing video Doc, thank you very much.

[@sherryberry9065]

I feel great on carnivore. In fact, I feel better on carnivore than I ever have and I’m a senior. Over the years, I tried all kinds of things to rein in my thyroid issues and lose weight. Keto helped a lot but carnivore is a game changer. Admittedly Christmas has been a challenge with all the traditional food around. My kitchen was the center for all things holiday. It’s interesting that I could resist desserts but did partake in some sweet potatoes, some sliced apple on salad and nuts. More coffee than usual was needed to resist a few treats. I love the holidays but was happy the family came in last night to help eat leftovers so we can get back to our normal meat and eggs. I need to get back at it so I still fit in the smaller size clothes that I received for Christmas gifts. 😊

[@DrTonyHampton]

Wonderful testimonial

[@kiwikim5163]

Fatty meat makes me feel better. Carnivore got me out of a mobility chair, but didn’t completely eliminate my pain. And by year four my nerve pain in my feet went crazy the morning after eating bacon or pork rinds. I felt was 12 weeks of Lion - beef, water, and salt. I’ve tried many experiments adding in veggies, dairy, honey seeds. My inflammation always goes up.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Fatty meat for the win

[@mjones1122]

Looking back, I would have given my child a bottle of bone broth instead of juice along with tiny bits of fatty meats and eggs. Yep, gotta eat fatty meats, brats and ribeye. Eating enough fat means I sleep through the night and not waking up at 3 am.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Nice

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

@@mjones1122 Agreed! I wish I had known then what I knew now. I would have done the same.

[@neoneo5410]

don't give chemical juice to a child.give him natural healthy juice, jobs done .

[@lynnsmith4793]

I eat carnivore the past 1.5 years and I definitely feel good, have labs that prove I’m healthy at 59 years old. It made huge improvements to my gut issues, along with decreased aches/pains. Cholesterol is through the roof, indicating I’m a lean mass hyper responder which is no concern to me since triglycerides are good. It’s even helped my binge eating, not perfectly but so much better than ever in my life.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Loving all of it.

[@coachjcpartida3592]

I reversed CKD 4 with a high Fat Carnivore Nutrition and drinking water only in 8 months and no atrophy. OMAD My dad who’s almost 80 reversed CKD 5 in 2 years idk if because of his age I have helped 100’s of people throughout the world and they have shared their testimony on how they have reversed CKD and also metabolic disorders and autoimmune disorders. It’s been years since I’ve been in this amazing lifestyle

[@DrTonyHampton]

I wish the nephrologist could hear more of these stories

[@coachjcpartida3592]

@ I would love to have you on my show Dr. You are doing A great job showing data and studies to people who are suffering from Metabolic Diseases. We need all the help we can get to educate people and “nephrologist “ Most of nephrologist and a lot of “experts” have misinformed the public with their nonsense about CKD and PKD Let me know if you are interested In having a conversation on regards of your experiences with you community

[@anotherlover6954]

Chronic kidney disease? Is that one of those "incurable" deals?

[@Whiskey3169]

I did not know this story. Thanks for sharing! I've been on a carnivore diet for 3 months and feel great!

[@DrTonyHampton]

You're so welcome! You have a whole team of carnivores walking with you

[@texaslovelylady]

How do you get the blue search 🔎 words, please?

[@texaslovelylady]

#Carnivore and water

[@markleblanc451]

Read his book "Fat of the Land". He explored for years, watched many die from scurvy on expeditions. He knew what he was talking about.

[@rainbowlove5391]

I started my carnivore journey in December 2024. Didn't tell anyone what I was doing. My daughter saw me today and she said Mom you look so small, I just smiled but was elated. Had a doctor's appointment today and he said you look amazing as soon as he saw me. I've dropped about 12 pounds but a whole lot of inches and gained some discipline from sugar! I want and desire to keep going! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 🙏🏾💜

[@09roadraider40]

So they lied about their never being a long-term study on the meat diet hum.... Thanks doc this is awesome!

[@Spontanika]

2 people is not a real study…

[@09roadraider40]

@Spontanika sure it is

[@barbarahuck3136]

@@Spontanika Better than what was done for the CV-19 vax.

[@matthiaspriester2368]

It is not a strong study. Hopefully there will be more studies with higher power coming.

[@09roadraider40]

@@matthiaspriester2368 sure it is. it is a one-year long study.

[@jayhoggard92]

2.5 yrs on carnivore. Im in the best shape of my life at 49.

[@DrTonyHampton]

You the man Jay

[@TMM-c9z]

11 months of Carnivore and my blood pressure is now normal and diabetes has been reversed. Weight loss is just the icing on the cake. And, yes, I feel best when eating rib eye.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Not surprisingly

[@Deej496]

I love your passion on this. Ive been Carnivore for a yr. This past November with excellent results. Im a fan of ,Berg, , Berry,Baker,Chaffeand Boz. You just went to the top of my Fav list. Thankyou.😊

[@krisjustin3884]

I like any meat or fish, but rib eye is a favorite! The Carnivore diet has helped me deal with gout to the extent of no longer needing regular daily medicine. Huge help!

[@simonround2439]

Same here. I started keto two years ago and within 2 months the gout disappeared never to return.

[@marcjames3487]

Rib Eyes, called scotch fillet here in OZ, are great but a Chuck Steak, well tenderised with garlic/salt/rosemary sometimes tastes meatier. Don't forget yummy fatty lamb forequarters either. And I'm sure we all love bacon !

[@MNC73]

51 years old and have been a carnivore for over 1 year. Psoriasis under control and getting better every day. In the best shape I have been in years. Overall health is just better. Just give it a shot for 90 days and you will not be sorry.

[@CarniverousChar]

I've been on Carnivore Lifestyle for almost 2 yrs now. It felt Awesome! Totally got of my MS symptoms. But, I ran into a few hiccups along the way... histamine intolerances, leaky gut, and SIBO. Seeing a naturopath. Once I get all the issues done, I'll be able to get my life back! Carnivore for Life! ❤

[@JoanneMartin-d3b]

When my first born son was borne in 1965 the first food his pediatrician had me feed him was beef

[@DrTonyHampton]

Love it

[@chris2329]

Also celebrating one year on carnivore today.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Congratulations!!!

[@maxotat]

My favorite meat is ground chuck, with butter. My fav way to eat eggs is with a dollop of sour cream to create either an omelet or a waffle, with Truly brand butter. So yummy, fluffy, and Truly butter is cleaner than KerryGold.

[@Workingtogether-f6i]

Well done doctor. Great to see some critical thinking and real intelligence.

[@jancoley9051]

Meat in fine. I like the idea of balance, with meat, veggies and even starches like potatoes which gives lasting energy. As in everything, moderation is key.

[@helenl7967]

My husband has joined me on carnivore (mostly). He doesn't like beef but dies like Bison. I have been trying to get more fat into his diet. He is heavy on protein but not getting in enough fat. I cook with butter lard ghee or tallow. Unlike me, he won't just eat some butter by itself. He does eat eggs, lamb, sardines, mackerel, salmon, kippers, cream cheese, chicken thighs and wings.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Nice

[@HenryPena-un1rc]

I keep thinking about Carnivore for maybe like a 3 month challenge. I just feel like i might get depressed not bitting into a jalapeño,Serrano,banana yellow,habanero peppers. Even cilantro ,onion , tomato, avocado with some pepper in it. I guess unless i do the challenge i won't know if I'd miss them. Otherwise ketovore - keto suits me better. But i just might try January 1st. 3 months Carnivore. If i do wish me luck. Happy New Year everyone.

[@CherylAshley-th8sb]

I'm going to try it for 2 months !!

[@MichelleBrown_Artist]

Come on, we've got this!! January to June 2025 for me. 🎉❤❤❤❤

[@mango1632]

I was planning on starting January 1st and do 3 months Carnivore also. I'm excited to see the results!!! Best Wishes every one.🐮

[@B81Mack]

Liked and subscribed. You've just confirmed everything I've discovered in the last 3+ years.

[@user-kz9rp3pq2z]

Great vlog, thank you Dr Hampton.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

My wife and I have been eating rib-eyes and eggs for over two years and we are thriving and we are in our sixties. Too many health benefits to mention. Thanks to Dr’s like S Baker, Dr Berry, Dr Saladino, Dr Chaffee and a few others.

[@theresavalentino6750]

really screwed up my carnivore diet. I did well for about six months then Thanksgiving and Christmas came. I get a lot of requests for my pies and cookies so I baked them. Big mistake. When you’re baking, you gotta taste things. Now I feel like crap Back on the carnivore wagon, I will feel good again soon

[@stonemason66]

good video. I really appreciate how you reply to the comments as well so I subbed. Continued blessings, T.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I definitely appreciate you Being a doctor is busy but this work is critical to get the message out So, engage I must do

[@0800Barfly]

Thanks Doc. Awesome information. Totally on board.

[@angf2281]

Started carnivore second week of Oct 24. After an unexpected visit to emergency with a blocked ureter and sepsis in my kidney last year, I was struggling to get back to my normal self. Feeling exhausted most of the time and not functioning daily, I decided to try Carnivore after seeing a video. Within 2 weeks, I had clarity, energy, and my pain and aches were gone! I thought I was eating healthy! Apparently not! I just turned 70 and am in awe of how great I feel. The only problem I’m having, is trying to justify my eating habits to others. I can’t believe how threatened people feel when you tell them you don’t eat vegetables or sugar! Especially when you go to their house for dinner. Even my husband tells me I should eat vegetables, he’s afraid for me. I will continue to do this as long as I feel good! 👍

[@DrTonyHampton]

People are still telling me to eat vegetables as well

[@neoneo5410]

eat gods nature which don't run from you in crisis

[@cynthiareeder4048]

@@DrTonyHampton what can a person do it they really like veggies? Is there a combo plan?

[@guyhaley]

2 years carnivore here for stroke recovery. Fact is at 57 years old and 2 years after a stroke and I am stronger than I have ever been in my life. 13 days into a 75 Hard challenge. Gonna deadlift 600 lbs at 60 years old. Just accomplished 445lb deadlift for christmas. I wish i had this body when I was 20.

[@jj1741]

I can agree. Did lion diet for a month. Felt great and lost weight. People told me I was glowing. Whatever that meant. Unfortunately ran into meat aversion. Didn’t know how to overcome it and fell into old habits hard. Trying to get back to it now but won’t do lion’s diet. Suggestions always welcomed. Thank you

[@DrTonyHampton]

Developing a meat aversion on the Lion Diet can happen, especially if it’s your sole food source for an extended period. Try varying your preparation methods (grilling, slow-cooking, air-frying) or using different cuts to make it more appealing. Taking a short break or reintroducing small amounts of other low-reactivity foods like bone broth, lamb, or fish might also help reset your palate. If it persists, consulting a healthcare professional or dietitian experienced in elimination diets may be beneficial to address any underlying issues.

[@my2cworth4U]

@@jj1741 After 6 months on cnvr I was bored with meat so I added 3 strawberries and a date every day for lunch which balanced my blood sugar and helped overcome meat boredom. How long I need to do this I don't know. But lost 14kg so far.

[@meatdog]

Eat fish, lamb, chicken, elk. They don't taste like beef and you need to add lots of fat. I had a brief meat aversion and ate just fat for a few days and the aversion went away. Be sure you are eating enough saturated fat.

[@CarnivoreHipposinBikinis]

When you get bored of one thing, do something else. It's not meat aversion. It's boredom. The lion leaves the rest for the scavengers and gets a fresh animal. Do the same thing! Forget about meals & recipes & timings & macros... Eat what you like, same thing every day. If you get averse, find something else. If nothing appeals to me I eat sour cream until something bloodied appeals again. We have generations of social conditioning around meals and food. Social rules & regulations. Conformity is scary to let go of. The lion will eat whatever it catches. But only eat what it needs... That's how you do the lion diet! Does that make sense?

[@ramieskola7845]

Did you use spices with your meat? Everybody creates aversion to spicies soon. Thats why people crave for different foods. It's just aversion to spicies.

[@Canadian-Carnivore]

I had “ treats” for a week leading up to Christmas Day. Not a lot of alcohol, but some. I did over do it on baked goods and some chocolate. I was 55 days strict carnivore before that. I feel like 💩. Day 3 today on my journey back. Unbelievable how horrible just going with the holiday flow, made me feel by Boxing Day. I will be 62 mid January. I can’t wait to feel great again! New subscriber. ☮️🙏❤️

[@theresavalentino6750]

same. holiday strict carnivore until Thanksgiving. Everybody had to have me bake my pies and cookies. I couldn’t make them without tasting. I felt like crap too. You go honey back on carnivore now on my way back.

[@JennM13]

I did the same thing this year after 2 years carnivore only…. Big damn mistake….. never again now I’m back on track!

[@marcjames3487]

LOL It's crazy ! I ate one slice of Xmas cake, ended up eating 3, then polished off a pack of Xmas Pies straight from the Freezer. 2 years Ketovore thrown away in one evening lmao. Happy to say I was back on the cow the following day.

[@ribeyemanster]

I heard a great line from someone-"It's not a treat, it's a trap"! Has helped me to look at "treats" in a new way!

[@docbohemian1328]

I know the feeling- I flew out to Washington State to see my daughter and grandkids for Christmas and returned two days ago. While there, I was off Carnivore for a week. Felt like crap at the end of it. Am back on now, but going Lion as it turns out I am highly sensitive to any carbohydrates in my diet. I realized just how insidious the sugar industry can be, as well as its infiltration of the food industry. For me, getting it all gone is the only clear answer. Sugar or its equivalent is in almost everything and I'm trying to reverse NAFLD and lose about 80 more pounds- my first two months on carnivore helped me shed 50 pounds. Time for round two.

[@eleanor5117]

I’m so glad to hear about folks that can do carnivore and get so many benefits. I was doing ketovore and lost 16 pounds, and was feeling pretty good. I’m 73. Then I wound up in the ER with an inflamed mesentery (something gut related) and my kidney function went down from 53 (eating a highly ultra processed diet) to 42 on ketovore for 6 weeks. I have Polycystic Kidney Disease and started ketovore in Stage 3a and wound up at 3b. Very depressed about the whole thing. I’d read so many good experiences about carnivore and keto. I’m still doing a moderate keto diet. I’ll see what happens.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@eleanor5117]

I also do intermittent fasting, 18/6

[@CarnivoreHipposinBikinis]

Hospital food is dreadful! And in hospital you have to be careful to avoid being diagnosed with an eating disorder if you try being carnivore! I hope you can try carnivore for a while... Lots of fresh salmon, fatty ground beef & lamb. Eggs & butter.

[@CarnivoreHipposinBikinis]

​@eleanor5117 there is a comment here from a nephrologist coach partita or something like that... have a look - it would be a good connection for you.

[@CarnivoreHipposinBikinis]

coachjcpartida - he has a channel. A few comments after yours.

[@LucyLemmon]

This is an excellent video to share with others who are skeptics.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Agree

[@Mommacracker789]

@@LucyLemmon and I shared it with all family and friends : )

[@v-sig2389]

Yes, normal people are skeptic when shown anegdotical evidence on short periods of time, where all other diets are studied on thoudands of people for years. Even celeri juice diets have more evidence than this fad diet.

[@v-sig2389]

​@@DrTonyHamptonand you, stop your dishonnest bullshit.

[@kuriskoandco]

Then there is the phenomena that took place during WW2. Meat heavily rationed in 3 countries and survival went up.

[@euniceocasio4138]

Life span for Inuit is low compared with other no indigenous.

[@douglaspalmer5210]

Thank you doctor Hampton. I'm always blown away by the work you do😂

[@mikerudd4943]

My favorite is a close tie between short ribs and 73/27 ground beef. Rib eye a close 2nd(if my butcher cuts it) I find normal store cut steaks are too thin and not enough fat. I have stage 4 and most of my colon is gone. My body craves fat. I also eat half a pound of bacon every morning

[@DrTonyHampton]

Bacon, bacon, bacon 🥓

[@mikerudd4943]

@DrTonyHampton the other red meat

[@barbaragaona7785]

There ya go......bacon. Oh yeah! And not fake bacon. Yuck.

[@mikerudd4943]

@barbaragaona7785 real bacon!@

[@MACTEP_CHOB]

I`m just happy that more and more ppl are bringing this up, especially doctors.

[@Stressbreaker999]

4yrs carnivore now, never going back to carbs, veg, fruit, nuts, seed oils. 65yrs old, fatty liver and diabetes gone along with 2.5 stones. Family and friends still think I’m a lunatic despite noticing how fit I look. It’s a very political topic which most people can’t get past the generations of indoctrination. ‘Food’ is nutrition, not entertainment,…unless it’s a barbie 😂

[@horse4you]

Thx to the grift from Kellogg's, General Mills, and Post. Few know about them "owning" FDA in the 50's

[@mattwhisnant5926]

Tha is for making informative videos that are not 45 minutes long.

[@elyscomn59]

I am 65 and started carnivore about a year and a half back. I pretty quickly added fruit, but never any processed foods, only animal based foods. I was already under weight even though I exercised almost everyday doing calestinics. My gains in strength and muscle were slow until I started eating lots of red meat, mostly ribeye steaks and 15% fat ground beef. I have gained 12 lbs and lots of strength measured by calestinic skills I can now do.

[@DrTonyHampton]

You got this!

[@lorimeyer8956]

Thank you for this video, Dr. Hampton! Carnivore is the only way of eating for me. Fatty ribeye is my favorite, but it has to be a rare treat for now because of budgetary restrictions. I eat lots of ground beef with some butter on the side. I also love bacon. 😊

[@peterpots74]

So I have been almost full carnivore for over a year now. Though I still eat, romaine, lettuce, avocados, cucumbers, and zucchini (Small evening salad), Other than that, it’s been beef, lamb, eggs, sardines, bacon, butter ghee and tallow. It has alleviated severe osteoarthritis pain in my spine, my bones still move all over the place, but I have significantly less pain daily. After 20 years of suffering, I’ll take 10 years of this diet, even if it kills me, because I feel so good on it. One problem I have to solve, I seem to be histamine intolerant. I have had to add DOA, And liposomal vitamin C, Betaine HCL (To increase stomach acid, hopefully killing histamines before reaching my small intestine)… My rash is getting better but it is taking time. Vitamin C deficiency developed. I think over this last year because I am not 100% carnivore maybe? The other problem is America’s meats are full of histamines, everything is old and not fresh. I am watching my histamine intake, salt, only no more spices, frozen meat cooked quickly, and no more bacon 🥓 smh… I have energy all day long like he described. I feel great just trying to solve this one issue….

[@Epona52]

Regarding Vitamin C - we actually need very little with meat, but require quite a bit more to digest and process vegetables. Someone did an excellent video explaining why - maybe Bart Kay. It had something to do with competing for receptors in the cells. At any rate - I would suggest doing a 30-day challenge, doing meat and water only - possibly even lion diet - and see what happens. There's some evidence that the last 5% that you clear out of your diet makes far more than a 5% difference in the results you get.

[@peterpots74]

@@Epona52 Thanks for the advice. I haven't been really full Carnivore (at my Dr's descression she implored me to eat SOME veggies...lol so I met her half way w/a salad (romaine, avocado, zucchini, cucumber, feta chz)...these have histamines in them (avocado is high apparently, any chz has histamine) but dangit, I want those foods too...SAMe could help w/methylation...idk but adding Vit C and DAO has helped...I'm also consuming a Vitamin-sized 'liver pill' (I cook beef liver and cut it up into pill-size bits and then freeze it) daily to increase copper intake w/out overdoing it...I don't know what Dr. Shawn Baker does.....been carnivore for like 10 years eating like 32oz ribeyes w/no ill effects....we're all a bit different I guess?

[@wanderingfree149]

i'm carnivore and would love a video on carnivore and gut microbiome please

[@Uadkin1214]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✨ Thank you so much Dr. Hampton!

[@WholeLottaLoveHandles]

Favorite cut: it appears to be called roast here in Japan. It tastes great. Not able to afford wagyu, but looking forward to trying it someday

[@DCLearningtoLive]

Dr. Vilhjalmur Stefansson actually lived on meat and fat for more than 6yrs, the study only lasted 12 months, but he spent 13summers in the arctic, "the fat of the land" great book kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIS3eYmLgr6CgdE

[@marciamullich2823]

Thank you for the insight!

[@thomasboyd6242]

I’m with you Doc…team rib-eye all the way!!!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Ribeye 🥩 4 life

[@capaeo5532]

Same! But here in California, ribeye is running $14.99 a pound!!

[@joelcowley3695]

Stop pushing my local butchers ribeye price up

[@tradermunky1998]

Aw man, I clicked on this hoping it was a new study 😂 Sigh, maybe one day we will get some. Thanks!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Let’s pray that Dr. Shawn Baker and others make that happen in a very new future

[@tradermunky1998]

@DrTonyHampton Yes!

[@CarnivoreHipposinBikinis]

Frankly we are the study. If every n=1 carnivore filled out a basic questionnaire we would have an epidemiological study to rival the best. I'm fairly scientific minded, I've got a life now I'm not food obsessed. I'm thinking of getting such a project going. Just collecting data. Someone encourage me! I've got nothing better to do.

[@scottkoch1351]

5 year carnivore (68yo)with a few slip ups for vacation and family events.I believe a person could live on 80/20 hamburger alone. A cup of coffee with 1/2 and 1/2 and red wine with a steak at dinner are my cheats but I am full of energy and loving the simplicity of meal planning.

[@Jammer411]

HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR DOC

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks You as well

[@Robert-n3t3p]

You can further optimize this diet and drink a minimum of 3 liters water with 3 full teaspoons Celtic Seasalt per day, instead of only pure water. You can slowly raise the amount of salt. I myself use about 20 to 25 grams salt a day for almost 4 years now. Give it a try and you will notice a lot of benefits!

[@borispetkau1246]

You absolutely right. And water with salt is easier to drink more. I mix my electrolytes myself 1, sodium 20 tsp 2. Magnesium malate 10 tsp 3. Potassium chloride 1.5 tsp 3/4 tsp daily. No maltodextrin (LMNT) Lol

[@Robert-n3t3p]

@@borispetkau1246 Yes and personally I prefer to drink the plasma (water + seasalt) warm.

[@horse4you]

​@@borispetkau1246thx for mentioning LMNT. Did you see that pathetic apology the CEO gave on maybe Dr Berry's pod? I have half a box in my reject pile... My body said right away, don't consume that junk. Cheers

[@barbarahuck3136]

I use 3 kinds of salt: Celtic Sea, Pink, and Redmonds Real. I like the "taste" of each on the different foods and drinks. But I have found I feel much better after I started on Lugol's Iodine. It improved my sleep greatly.

[@lawrenceleske3470]

I started on a keto diet over 25 years ago, on a Dr. Gundry diet 4 years ago, and yet for almost the last 10 years had psoriasis bad enough to wake me at 3AM most days with intense itching. Saw 4 Dr and a dermatologist advising 4 drugs, none of which stopped the psoriasis and the last made my cataracts much worse. 5 months ago switched to carnivore and after 3.5 months the psoriasis was gone. Has not returned.

[@andredaedone7732]

I have been a Carnivore for almost two years. Never going back to garbage food.

[@Tom-yv1qd]

Ty for the info Dr tony!

[@DrTonyHampton]

My pleasure

[@deflo56]

68 year old here fully recovered after a severe metabolic dysfunction with my favorite. A pound of grass fed hamburger 85/15 every day seemed to do the trick. MAHA. Try it. Bet you’re gonna like it!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Good stuff

[@cianka6254]

Why don't I just start with cutting out sugar, that is challenging for me to begin with, let alone, only consume meat and water. All this nice vegetables and fruits. One of these days I will succeed to reduce sugar 🙏

[@DrTonyHampton]

The point of the study is to not suggest everybody should only eat meat and water, but that that approach is sustainable

[@sue2611]

I love an occasional ribeye and some slow cooker roast, but my favorite is a hamburger patty. I feel my best when I include fatty fish two or three times a week. I make and keep fish patties in the freezer. They’re super easy to make and can be cooked from frozen.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Nice tips

[@ljubemitkovski890]

It's totally true. I am leaving pruf.. everything the doctor said is true. Thank you so much for sharing this!